What Are the I-495/Capital Beltway HOT Lanes

New Travel Choices and Congestion Relief for the Region

The Capital Beltway HOT Lanes – now officially named the 495 Express Lanes – are high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes that will operate on the I-495/Capital Beltway. These two new lanes in each direction on the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway from the Springfield Interchange to just north of the Dulles Toll Road (approximately 14 miles).

If you are looking for information regarding construction of the Lanes, you are in the right place. Explore this site to learn more about the remaining construction milestones.

If you would like to learn more about how the Lanes will work and improve your travel on the Beltway, please visit 495ExpressLanes.com.


Hot Lanes Construction
Hot Lanes Construction

Major construction is underway to make these new travel choices a reality. Learn about lane closures and traffic changes,
find news alerts and get information on construction here.

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The Facts on the Construction
Upcoming Construction Milestones
Construction Improvements and Major Activities

At the end of the project, there will be four new lanes on part of the Capital Beltway. And, more than 50 bridges and overpasses as well as 12 major interchanges will be replaced. Learn more about the planned construction here.

Construction improvements by area:

I-495 Virginia HOT Lanes Project Area
Beltway North of I-66 I-66 Interchange Beltway South of I-66 Springfield Interchange

Click on the map to learn more about the improvements